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DU53 ODM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,645 mi
Last recorded186,645 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 ODM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 186,645 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 186,644 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 178,997 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 178,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 165,161 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Aug 2015 165,161 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

various brake pipes greased

Pass 15 Aug 2014 152,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres have ageing cracks

various brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Aug 2013 139,333 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2013 139,333 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2012 129,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 121,110 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 112,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear no plates deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2010 112,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear no plates deteriorated

ns headlamp ajuster broken

Pass 18 Aug 2009 100,734 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,857 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 85,525 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,624 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DU53 ODM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU53 ODM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU53 ODM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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